Big Poppa - (2007 Remaster)

The 2007 remastered version of is a polished take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s legendary 1994 single, originally released on his debut album Ready to Die.

The song helped solidify "Big Poppa" as one of Christopher Wallace's primary monikers, alongside Biggie Smalls and The Notorious B.I.G.. Big Poppa (2007 Remaster)

Producer Chucky Thompson admitted they were listening to Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle and watching blaxploitation movies while experimenting with a smoother, R&B-infused sound to "test" Biggie's versatility. 4. Lyrical Easter Eggs The 2007 remastered version of is a polished

The line "I got more Mack than Craig" is a playful jab at his Bad Boy labelmate Craig Mack , referencing Mack's hit song "Flava in Ya Ear". 5. Cultural Impact Cultural Impact The beat was originally produced for

The beat was originally produced for the hip-hop group .

Surprisingly, Biggie was not originally a fan of the song. According to producer Nashiem Myrick, Biggie "didn't even like 'Big Poppa'" and it was one of the very last tracks recorded for the album. Despite his hesitation, it became his first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's production has a competitive backstory: